Tuesday, July 17, 2012

A diet that actually works!!



I would have never believed it, if I hadn't tried it myself, but I am now living proof that you can eat all day and still lose weight. Amazing isn't it? You bet it is.


I think it was easier for me, because I am a vegetarian. Besides not eating meat, I don't smoke or drink alcohol and I generally avoid fried foods. While I don't take sugar in my tea or coffee, I love desserts and chocolates are a major weakness, but I was so proud of myself....for not cheating during this 21 day cleansing diet that I undertook.


Giving up caffeine, meant giving up my morning tea....and the first few days, I struggled to keep awake and seemingly crawled through the day.

While determination and sheer willpower will get you anywhere...there were times, I just wanted to indulge and eat everything that was not permitted.


Needless to say, my colleagues found it hilarious and I pretty much felt like a rabbit, munching away at greens and different veggies, like there was no tomorrow....broccoli, celery, carrots, grapes, strawberries, cherries, almonds......you name it, I ate it.

Oh did I tell you how much water I drank? After I while, I just lost count. My kidneys were being flushed royally and the trips to the washroom, were endless!! 

Now don't get me wrong, I didn't just eat fruits and raw veggies 24/7. I ate whatever vegetable that I cooked for the family and took second helpings at times, but without eating rice or bread with it.

But you can't just diet and not exercise, so I did...a little bit of this, a little bit of that...whether it was yoga, brisk walking, dancing and I really enjoyed it.

Overall, its amazing how all that healthy stuff actually filled me up and I was never really hungry.

The outcome of this was seeing the bulges dissapear, fitting well into my clothes, feeling more energized and people actually complimenting me on my leaner frame.


It was so worth it - gosh, I can't stop smiling!

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